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Girl Stays in the Picture

Entertainment Tonight/Us Weekly/People Magazine rolled together with a coming of age story about three teens from three backgrounds – high profile teen pop star whose a recovering addict, daughter of a movie producer who has struggled with weight, and a small town girl who is hired to be the assistant to the rival of girl #1.  Readers who like the drama a Hollywood will most likely enjoy the drama in this book.  De La Cruz creates characters who develop throughout the story, with twists and turns here and there to keep the book interesting, even though the overall resolution is apparent via the title.  The opulence of the rich and famous is flaunted heavily, but the real emotions and realities shine through the three main characters particularly well.  Set in the south of France during the Cannes Film Festival, this is a fun read for those who like to live vicariously through the above magazines.